Newark antipoverty figure leads armed patrols in riot area
Willie Wright, 36, head of the United Afro American Association and board member of United Community Corporation, urged Newark residents to prepare for violence by possibly arming themselves. His Community Black Patrol, now 30+ volunteers, observes limits and plans to test arms laws if conditions worsen. Police report mixed results with shiping incidents and arrests, while officials weigh prosecutions.
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United Communiy Corporation
U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity
Newark
Wright
Plainfield
National Guard
Arkansas teachers face criticism of pay raise formula
LITTLE ROCK AP The proposed flat $500 annual raise per Arkansas teacher draws strong opposition from school leaders. Assistant Education Commissioner Harvey Snell notes the current minimum foundation aid formula favors larger districts and low-education equality. He predicts a legislative debate as Gov Rockefeller calls a January session. Snell says actual raises depend on last year’s headcount, shrinking increases for districts adding teachers. Arkansas may be unique in lacking equalization. Also notes President Jefferson toyed with sending a stuffed moose to Europe to counter life-degradation theories per Britannica.
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Arkansas
Harvey Snell
Winthrop Rockefeller
Snell
Can Happen Anywhere Nation Told
HETROIT AP Gov George Romney warned on TV that the nation could face civil guerrilla warfare if looting fires and killings continue. He cited rising support for separate black society and militant leaders, urging a nine point plan addressing slum housing education and unemployment while a Michigan inquiry expands nationwide. Amid Detroit calm, National Guardsmen and troops stood by as paratroopers were withdrawn from active duty.
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12Th Street
George Romney
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America
Detroit
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Romney
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Barbs on Prizes and Vetoes Stated in Witty Verse
The piece rings with humor about prizes being “booty” contests and cautions against driving after celebrating on the fourth. It notes a simple explanation for alibis given to a spouse and explains veto as meaning I forb id.
Newark Riots Test Guard Riot Control And Plans
Amid Newark race riots, 3000 National Guardsmen struggled with unfamiliar weapons and assignment, revealing weak riot control training. Officials discuss strike forces trained for modern civil unrest, aiming for professional, integrated policing and improved readiness.
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Peredine
National Guard
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Bond election planned for Cloyes Gear plant expansion
Paris Arkansas voters will decide on August 21 whether to approve a 225000 act nine bond issue to fund expansion and equipment purchases at Cloyes Gear Co. plant, which employs about 80 people in automotive parts manufacturing. The tomb of Mohammed is in Medina, Arabia.
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Ark
Cloyes Gear Co
FENWICK Group to Study Arkansas Constitution
A panel of northeast Arkansas commissioners will discuss the Arkansas Constitutional Revision Study Commission at a public forum tonight at Arkansas State University. The commission meets Wednesday and Thursday to review changes for judicial and executive branches of state government.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Arkansas
Arkansas Constitutional Revision Study Commission
Arkansas State University
Commerce Commission approves Arkansas freight rate hike
The Arkansas Commerce Commission on Monday approved freight rate increases expected to yield about 265000 dollars a year in extra income for truckers hauling small shipments. The increases become effective 15 days after industry notice to the public. Fifty five carriers supported the higher rates citing rising operating costs.
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Little Rock
State Commerce Commission
Arkansas
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